I hoped – Lord, how hard I hoped – that the start to this school year would feel different than the last one. It does. But instead of knowing I’m doing the right thing for me and my house by keeping my kid at home, I’m so scared that I’ve shipped him off to get… Read More
The Pastoral is Political: Our Transgender Children
“Sasha” (not her real name) has just finished the third grade. She began her school year with the name given her at birth, a name reflecting that she was originally gender identified as “male.” By the end of the year, she had chosen a new name, and we were referring to her by her preferred… Read More
The Pastoral is Political: Leaving Home
I’ve long believed that you can’t be truly effective in a call until you know you have the power to leave it. When you know you are willing to leave, you can tell the truth and follow where Christ calls. Read More
Friday Five- School Days
May marks the end of many academic years. If we are scrolling through our newsfeed, we’ve begun to see photographs of our friends and family members in their caps and gowns. For me, there are days in which I miss taking a class to continue my education, whether the course is in theological studies or… Read More